I paint what moves me, motivates me or mystifies me. I am a member of Oil Painters of America, The American Impressionist Society and plein air Florida. I hope that you enjoy my paintings!

How to Purchase Paintings

If you cannot find what you are looking for here, please contact me at maryannejacobsen@aol.com. I am happy to paint a commissioned piece for you!

About Maryanne Jacobsen

Maryanne Jacobsen bought a set of oil paints in February 2006 and fell madly in love with all the lovely colors in the box. She then picked up a palette knife and the magic of creation began. The love affair is still in high gear over three years later and Maryanne feels truly blessed to have found one more passion in a life that has been filled with artistic accomplishments. Maryanne has been a musician, ballet dancer, choreographer, graphic designer and photographer throughout her life, and has found much personal satisfaction in her love of the arts. The former founding director of West Chester Ballet Theatre and Regional Director of Rock School West in Pennsylvania, Maryanne hung up her ballet shoes for good after an unexpected move to Florida in 2005 and soon replaced them with a jar of mucky turpentine. Although she began painting later in life, Maryanne actively seeks out mentors and workshop teachers who can help her improve her artistic abilities. She has studied at the Ringling College of art and taken master workshops with Robert Liberace, Hodges Soileau, Julie Hanson, Louis Tedesco and Jon Greeley. In her short painting career she has had her work exhibited in dozens of juried as well as solo shows, and has taken home numerous awards and honors as well. Maryanne’s work has been selected to hang in numerous government and business establishments throughout Southwest Florida, and her work is in private collections throughout the United States as well as abroad.
Recent accomplishments and special events:
July 2009- Juried into the American Impressionist Society's annual national show, to be held at the Saks Gallery in Denver, Colorado October 23-December 1
July-September 2009-Solo exhibit at The Back Eddy Bistro, through the Venice Art Center
Gallery Representation:
Collector's Gallery and Framery, Venice Florida
Lorica Art Works- Andover, Massachusetts
Affiliations-
Oil Painters of America
American Impressionist Society
Florida Plein Air